Symbol
しんぼる
Synopsis
A Japanese man in polka-dot pajamas wakes up in a room with no doors. Meanwhile, a middle-aged Mexican wrestler prepares for his most challenging match ever.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Symbol (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-12
Top Cast
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Hitoshi Matsumoto
The Man
David Quintero
Escargot Man, Antonio's Father
Carlos C. Torres
Antonio
Luis Accinelli
Antonio's Uncle
Lilian Tapia
Antonio's Mother
Ivana Wong Yuen-Chi
Antonio's Sister
Adriana Fricke
Karen
Salam Diagne
African Tribesman
Arkangel De La Muerte
Aguila De Plata
Matcho Panpu
Tequila Joe
Shigeki Sato
El Super Demonio
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hitoshi Matsumoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitsuyoshi Takasu
- Original Score
- Yasuaki Shimizu
- Original Title
- しんぼる
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Japanese, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- AOI Pro., Yoshimoto Kogyo, Phantom Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hitoshi Matsumoto
Mitsuyoshi Takasu, Hitoshi Matsumoto
Yasuaki Shimizu
Yoshitaka Honda
Akihiko Okamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Hitoshi Matsumoto
Director
Hitoshi Matsumoto
Writer
Yasuaki Shimizu
Original Music Composer
Etsuko Aikô
Production Design
Atsuo Hirai
Production Design
Akihiko Okamoto
Producer
Yoshitaka Honda
Editor
Mitsuyoshi Takasu
Screenplay
Marcelo Chaves
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Symbol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Symbol about?
A Japanese man in polka-dot pajamas wakes up in a room with no doors. Meanwhile, a middle-aged Mexican wrestler prepares for his most challenging match ever.
Who directed Symbol?
Symbol was directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto.
Who stars in Symbol?
The principal cast of Symbol includes Hitoshi Matsumoto, David Quintero, Carlos C. Torres, Luis Accinelli, Lilian Tapia.
When was Symbol released and how long is it?
Symbol was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Symbol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Symbol was composed by Yasuaki Shimizu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Symbol?
Symbol holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).